VHP demands nationwide law against illegal conversion, security threat. india news
New Delhi: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad On Wednesday there were calls for a stringent nationwide law to prevent illegal religious conversions, alleging that such activities pose a threat to national security and are no longer limited to isolated incidents.VHP joint general secretary Surendra Jain expressed concern over “continued reports” of conversion-related activities, including allegations related to corporate workplaces. Referring to an alleged case involving Tata Consultancy Services in Nashik, Jain claimed that the incident has exposed a widespread pattern that needs immediate attention.He further alleged that similar activities may have taken place at other companies, including Tech Mahindra, although the statement did not provide any independent verification of these claims.The VHP also lauded a group of police personnel who helped expose the alleged Nashik case, claiming that their intervention prevented more youth from being affected. Jain linked the issue to broader, organized networks beyond specific institutions.The organization argued that states that have enacted strict anti-conversion laws have seen better control over such incidents. It urged all states to adopt similar laws and called on political parties to rise above “partisan considerations” in addressing the issue.The VHP sought the Centre’s intervention, saying the ongoing investigation by the National Investigation Agency indicates that the case has wider national implications.Calling for a central law against illegal conversion, the group said stronger legal measures are needed to effectively address it as an emerging challenge to social harmony and national security.